Tutorial: Make a jacket from a frumpy dress

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing you can count on finding at a thrift store, it’s frumpy dresses. Here’s a tutorial that will help you see those sad sack dresses in a whole new light. MooseyMae from A Passion for ReFashion shows how she turned a frumpy dress into a cool new jacket. The gathered skirt of the dress becomes peplum on the jacket.

Click below for her tutorial showing how to do it:

Old Fashioned Dress to Jacket, by A Passion for ReFashion

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[photo from A Passion for ReFashion]

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L + C Amarena Dress – Sewing Pattern

The L + C Amarena Dress presents a blend of relaxed sophistication and timeless elegance, offering comfort and style in equal measure. Here’s what you can anticipate from this versatile pattern. This classic pull-on dress boasts a gentle A-line silhouette, ensuring a flattering fit for various body shapes. The understated elegance of its design makes it suitable for both casual and semi-formal occasions.

With the inclusion of a cut line to eliminate pockets, the pattern offers the option to create a stylish top variation, providing added versatility to your sewing projects.

Embrace the relaxed sophistication of the L + C Amarena Dress, a must-have addition to your handmade wardrobe that seamlessly blends comfort with timeless style.

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